Beach & Lake Swimming

Council lifeguards patrol four spectacular beaches:

  • Redhead
  • Blacksmiths
  • Caves Beach
  • Catherine Hill Bay
Photo of children walking near the rocks at one of Lake Macquarie's beautiful beaches

Patrol Period

Each year, highly qualified and professional beach lifeguards patrol our beaches from the September/October school holidays through to April.

Patrol Times

Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 5.00pm (patrolled by Council’s beach lifeguards).

Sunday: 8.30am to 5.00pm (patrolled by Surf Life Saving Club volunteers).

Patrol times may extend during busy or dangerous conditions.